Overview

Questions

I'm not certain if there is a single pre-converted wand available anywhere as the wand needs to be set up using the parts from the source machine. While the fittings are similar, the parts have changed across the years, sometimes using larger or smaller retaining nuts, sometimes requiring a washer and other times not. This means that no part would be truly universal. However, the conversion process is really quite easy and only requires very basic tools

Can you provide a Silvia steam wand already converted for a Gaggia Classic? If so how much would it cost and how long would it take to get in New York City? I live in Guatemala (can't really ship to me there) and would need to have someone carry it down to me from NYC.

We do sell the wands for the Gaggia Classic but we do not convert them for use on the Gaggia Classic. Also, keep in mind, modifying the Gaggia Classic with a Silvia steam wand will void your warranty if the product is still within the warranty period.

Reviews

Finally getting micro-foam every time.

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Thanks so much for posting the info on this mod of the Gaggia machines. I have a New Baby and was about to cough up the cash to replace it because I was so frustrated with the pannerello wand. When it wasn't flying off into my frothing pitcher it was clogging and generally very irregular in its frothing results. Finally getting the real micro-foam I could rarely achieve with the panerello. There are plenty of YouTube videos available if you search the key words that will show you exactly how to connect the new wand. Even though the machines' housing differs the inner works are the same for this element. Thanks again!

What's Best About this Product?
Finally getting the real micro-foam I could rarely achieve with the panerello

Some Helpful Tips For Using this Product
Search for a video if you're not positive about replacement.

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Brandi Pasley

SILVIA STEAM PIPE

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I own a Gaggia Classic and read that the stock pannaerllo wand does not yield the micro foam so many of us desire. I highly recommend the Silvia steam pipe ASAP! There is a huge difference with the small modification.

What's Best About this Product?
Micro foam is easily accomplished by a novice with the silvia pipe.

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Brian Vaughn

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I purchased this wand for my Gaggia Twin and it works great. The change out was simple and quick (5 Minutes). Just remove the old and insert the new wand using the existing clip instead of the included nut. As for the arm itself it works as intended and produced much tighter and consistent foam compared to the stock pannarello wand. Mine did come with rubber insulator even though it was not pictured my only complaint is there is a bit of a leak around the threads of the tip but it is minimal and does not seem to cause a problem.

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Donna McPhate

Rancilio steam wand

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Just a note of caution; we purchased our Rancilio Silvia in May 2006 and just installed the third steam wand (one per year). The caution is to be sure you do not tighten the tip more than hand tight or the wand will develop a split above the nozzle from which steam will escape. Not only does this cause a danger and a mess, it decreases the pressure coming out the end of the nozzle.
Once you master the technique of relatively high pressure at the very surface of the milk you will create great, tightly packed foam from this wand and all will be good with the world again!

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ross doust

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i have used this to replace the panarello wand on my gaggia coffee, and think it works wonders
I could never get a textured foam with the panarello, now i can